79092 ZIP Code — Vega, TX

Oldham County, Texas

ZIP code 79092 is located in Vega, Texas, within Oldham County. It covers approximately 319.88 square miles and serves a population of 1,277 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79092

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,829. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 79092 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,277

population

319.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79092 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79092

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79092. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vega	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79098 Wildorado (16.7 mi) 79001 Adrian (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,277
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	359

Geography
Land area	319.88 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	35.4062
Longitude	-102.4592
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.7%	38.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	34.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	11.1%	7.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,277

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$72,829

Median household income

$36,354

Per capita income

$140,300

Median home value

$1,101

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

461

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

148

35–44

127

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	271	21.2%
18 and over	1,006	78.8%
65 and over	230	18.0%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.4%

Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

Two or more races 11.2%

Other race 2.1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,064	72.4%
Hispanic or Latino	193	13.1%
Two or more races	164	11.2%
Other race	31	2.1%
Black or African American	10	0.7%
Asian	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.7%	38.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	34.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	11.1%	7.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 26.1%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 9.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	26.1%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	9.6%
Median income	$72,829

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,300
Median rent / month	$1,101
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	85.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	19.5%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	11.3%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	13.5%
3 bedrooms	73.5%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	42.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.9%
Electricity	34.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	309	67.3%
Cohabiting couple	27	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	59	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	64	13.9%
Households with children under 18	154	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	32.9%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	19.1%
Married	59.9%	62.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	0.7%	10.5%
Divorced	17.6%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	8.5%
Kindergarten	14	6.3%
Elementary school	90	40.4%
High school	64	28.7%
College / grad school	36	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Public administration 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Construction 3.8%

Retail trade 3.4%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	22.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	45.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	26.5%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,181	92.5%
Spanish	92	7.8%
Other Indo-European	88	7.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,162	91.0%
Born in same state	1,150	90.1%
Born in different state	856	67.0%
Foreign born	12	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	115	9.0%
Not a US citizen	31	27.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	182	14.3%
Italian	139	10.9%
Arab	87	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	1.1%
Norwegian	2	0.2%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	90.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79092

What city is ZIP code 79092 in?

ZIP code 79092 is primarily assigned to Vega, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79092 in?

ZIP code 79092 falls within Oldham County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79092 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 79092 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79092 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 79092 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79092?

The median home value in ZIP code 79092 is $140,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 79092?

ZIP code 79092 has an estimated population of 1,277 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79092 in?

ZIP code 79092 observes the CST timezone.